You want the very best for your child’s education, and that journey begins with choosing the right preschool. At this stage, your little one starts building the foundation for lifelong learning by developing social and emotional skills, early literacy and math concepts, independence, and confidence. Through lessons and play, your preschooler will learn:

  • Emotional Development
  • Social Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Motor Skills
  • And More!

Crème School private preschool focuses on these fundamentals to support your child’s growth and development. Keep reading to learn more about the proven fundamentals we teach in preschool.

Importance of Choosing the Right Preschool

Before you send your child to kindergarten, you may want to enroll them in a preschool program so they become familiar with a school environment. It’s important to choose a preschool for your child carefully, as the decision can impact their early growth and development. When choosing the preschool you want your child to attend, consider the foundational skills they’ll learn in this environment, such as social skills, language, and physical development. Here are some fundamentals your child will learn in preschool.

Emotional Development

Preschoolers experience a wide range of emotions, and learning to manage them is a huge milestone at this age.. In preschool, teachers help young children learn things like:

  • Identifying feelings (happy, sad, frustrated, excited)
  • Expressing emotions with words
  • Managing frustration with guidance
  • Developing empathy
  • Building self-confidence

Through encouragement and positive reinforcement, teachers show little ones how to be empathetic and compassionate to others. A teacher should also provide helpful feedback on your child’s emotional development.

At The Crème School, we offer low student-to-teacher ratios so your child will receive individualized attention to support their emotional development. Our curriculum also includes enriching activities to help your child develop their emotional skills through artistic expression or dramatic play.

Social Skills

In preschool, children begin to develop their social skills by interacting with their classmates and teachers. They learn essential skills such as:

  • Sharing and taking turns
  • Playing cooperatively
  • Listening to others
  • Following group rules
  • Resolving simple conflicts
  • Participating in group activities

A preschool teacher can work with your child to teach them how to work and play with others in a respectful way. Through this interaction, children also learn how to follow directions. Our preschoolers have plenty of opportunities to learn and play together, whether they’re gathering for story time or making music together in the studio.

Problem-Solving

Preschoolers begin to learn how to solve problems as their cognitive abilities develop. Problem-solving skills will serve them well as they grow and enter kindergarten and upper grades. In preschool, children gain problem-solving skills through activities such as puzzles and games. The Crème School’s curriculum includes coding and robotics, allowing children to build and design through hands-on activities and applications. As they explore in the science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) lab, they develop reasoning skills to solve problems logically.

Motor Skills

As the parent of a toddler, you know young children are constantly on the move. In preschool, children strengthen their motor skills, including both:

Gross Motor Skills

Which use larger muscles for activities like running, jumping, and throwing and catching balls.  

Fine Motor Skills

 Which use smaller muscles for control and coordination to do things like draw and trace shapes or use utensils properly. 

Preschoolers build their motor skills through physical activity and play. For this reason, we provide preschoolers with at least 120 minutes of active play each day. Through this physical activity, your preschooler can build strong bones and muscles, creating the foundation for a healthy life.

Language and Communication

Your child’s vocabulary grows exponentially during their early development, and preschool provides an environment for them to practice skills such as listening, reading, and writing. They’ll learn to speak in full sentences and follow simple 2-3 step directions. Play time, games, and music class can give your child the tools to communicate effectively. In a Crème School preschool classroom, your little one will participate in various activities to enhance their language development. They’ll take part in storytelling and play reading as part of the theater program and strengthen their language skills through song in the music studio.

In addition, your child’s tuition includes multilingual classes in different languages, including Mandarin and Spanish. Several studies have suggested that bilinguals show certain advantages when it comes to social understanding, multitasking, and memory. Plus, learning other languages teaches your child about different cultures and customs, broadening their world view.

Early Science and Math Concepts

It’s never too early for young children to begin learning science and math concepts. In preschool, children can explore their natural curiosity and ask questions. They experiment with new materials, make observations or predictions, and practice counting and numbers. These skills can spark your child’s interest in STEAM and promote a lifelong love of learning. They will learn things like:

  • Counting to 10 (or higher)
  • Recognizing numbers 1–10
  • Understanding more/less
  • Sorting by color, size, shape
  • Recognizing patterns
  • Identifying basic shapes

Our curriculum includes enrichment programs to aid your child in building early science and math skills. In the STEM lab, your child can do science experiments and become familiar with coding languages. Gaining these skills can give your child an early advantage as they progress in their education.

Creative Expression

In preschool, your child can develop their creative expression. Whether through art, dance, or music, your preschooler will engage in activities that enhance their creativity and imagination. The art studios at Crème Schools provide artistic supplies for your child to paint or draw, while the music studios allows your child to sing, dance, and play instruments. Additionally, our KREM TV character education program encourages your child to use their imagination and gain confidence in their creative abilities.

Other Classroom Programs at Crème Schools

At our Crème Schools, your child can learn and grow, whether they start in our infant care, toddler care, daycare, or preschool program. After preschool, your child can continue learning at Crème Schools by entering kindergarten, joining a before and after school program, or attending summer camp. We offer programs for children up to 12 years old so your child can grow and thrive.

Enroll Your Child in Preschool at Crème Schools

Your child’s education begins with preschool. At Crème Schools, we provide a full range of early childhood programs focused on whole-child development and education, beginning with preschool. With locations across the country, you can find a Crème School facility near you. Once you find your school, schedule a tour to learn more about our preschool curriculum and other programs. Your child’s tuition includes access to our comprehensive curriculum, state-of-the-art amenities, and enhanced safety and security. Contact us today for more information.

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